The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Sign up for our Newsletters Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker app Below is a schedule of all the parades you can track with the WDSU Parade Tracker app this weekend.

As a group, the first weekend parades really don’t get the publicity or critical acclaim they deserve. And while none rivals the size of Endymion or Bacchus or the grandeur and tradition of Rex, each krewe makes its own contribution to Carnival.

Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.

Here's a look at where public bathrooms will be located in New Orleans during the 2025 parade season, broken down by neighborhood. To see a full map of public toilets along the Mardi Gas parade routes, visit the RouteWise website, which is run by the city of New Orleans.

Photo courtesy of New Orleans & Company Carnival is celebrated all over the world, but there’s nothing quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The Carnival celebrations here draw well over a million visitors each year,

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.